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Azeitão* homeland of Muscat is halfway between the Sado and the Tagus river. It is the land of Arrabida Mountain and beautiful beaches, palaces, and historical villages; of the Cheese of Azeitão; of the famous “tortas” (eggs and cinnamon sweet rolls) and “S”, (cinnamon cookies). *(Vila Nogueira ; Vila Fresca…

Between rivers Sado and Tagus, looking straight into the Atlantic and spreading along the magnificent Arrábida Natural Park, Palmela has more than a thousand years of history to unveil. White sand beaches, touristic resorts, golf courses, kart tracks, a wide range of cultural and leisure activities… Located 40 km south…

The travel website, European Best Detination, chose the beach of Galapinhos, right in the Natural Park of Arrábida as the best European destination of the year. In the contest of best beach of the year were 15 bathing zones of Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, France and Croatia. The voters chose the beach that forms a bay between Figueirinha and Portinho da Arrábida. Travelers from all over the world have decided that this is the best beach in Europe, the perfect beach in unspoilt nature. (TSF) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
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In August 2016, a dolphin baby was born and in October another one was born in the Sado estuary. The information was only revealed in December by the Institute of Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) which chose to delay the disclosure of birth “in order to protect” baby dolphins. None of the babies has a name … It will be chosen by the students of the 1st cycle of a school in the council of Setúbal. With these new elements, the population currently has 29 animals. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
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The appreciation of the natural heritage and international recognition are the main objectives of the application of Arrábida as a Biosphere Reserve. The application comes as part of a UNESCO mechanism created in 1970 – the program ‘Man and Biosfera’– intended to organize a set of network territories, Biosphere Reserves, distinct ecosystems that is intended to preserve and develop sustainable economic, social, cultural and environmental development. Picture Credit : AMRS Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
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The Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, created 18 years ago to protect more than 1,500 species of plants and animals, was awarded today the Prize Mare Natura 2016 as a “success” in protecting marine life. The jury recognized the marine park as an “example of excellence in terms of conservation and management of a marine protected area,” according to a statement from the consultant PwC Portugal (member of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited), an entity that organized this award. With its 52 square kilometers, the marine park works to protect “this privileged place for the birth, growth and refuge for many species of fish,” he adds. For this, focus on monitoring and control of fishing effort and planning of recreational activities. “No significant losses in the profitability of fishing and a growing demand of visitors framed in sustainable ways nature tourism, this pioneering project is a winning bet in the region and the country,” the jury, chaired by Miguel Marques. The Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha. FACTS Located along the south coast of the Setúbal peninsula, between the Capuchin Convent and Cabo Espichel. About 52 square kilometers of extension. Created in 1998 as part of the Arrábida Natural Park. The name is dedicated to Luiz Saldanha, […]
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Your online Guide to the best on Lisbon’s south side …

This site will take you off the beaten track to discover the beauty of Arrábida Coast. Places like Sesimbra, Caparica, Azeitão, Setúbal and Palmela will both relax and inspire you. We have handpicked the best places to stay, what to see, how to get there to enable you to get the best of this enchanting region on Lisbon´s southside.